Johnson tests the Saints' goalkeeper! The former Leeds man sees a shot from 30 yards parried out, with Hooper only able to drag a close-range effort way wide of the far post!
90' +2
Juanmi tries to slide a through ball straight into Rodriguez, but the ball fizzes off Howson and behind! The referee, however, points for a goal kick. If the scoreline had been a little different, perhaps the England international would have complained a little more.
90' +1
We're into the first of three minutes of stoppage time!
89'
G. Hooper enters the game and replaces C. Jerome.
Brady curls in a cross-cum-shot from the right-hand side, with the ball zipping narrowly over Stekelenburg's crossbar! The resulting goal kick allows for a break in play, with Hooper able to replace Jerome for the dying embers of the contest.
87'
Southampton win themselves a corner on the right-hand side, but Ruddy is yet again able to command his area well. Only a few minutes are left on the clock, with Koeman's men set to pick up a much-needed first three points of the Premier League season.
85'
Juanmi hangs a cross up towards the edge of the six-yard box, but Ruddy claims ahead of Pelle. Norwich try to break forward for a consolation goal, with Johnson teeing up Tettey, but the Norwegian midfielder blasts a horrific effort high and wide of the target.
83'
Both sides would probably want the final whistle to come as soon as possible. Norwich haven't been in this contest at all, especially since the half-hour mark when Whittaker saw red. They will just hope that they can keep things tight at the back until the very end. Bassong comes across neatly to deny an attempted through ball from Tadic.
81'
Juanmi enters the game and replaces S. Mané.
Juanmi comes into the game for the final 10 minutes. Ward-Prowse takes the aforementioned free kick, but the young Englishman can only guide his effort over the wall and wide of the target. That was a poor attempt from the Saints' youngster, with Ruddy not needing to move an inch.
79'
Play is opened out to the Saints' right-hand side, but Brady does well to outmuscle Tadic. Norwich attempt to break through Wisdom, but the Liverpool loanee is promptly dispossessed and the home side can counter. Mane dances around Tettey, with the Norway international bringing down the Senegalese forward, earning his side a free kick in a dangerous area.
77'
Southampton link up with some lovely one-touch passages of play, with the mood in the stadium extremely positive now. This comfortable win could be exactly the confidence boost that everyone involved with the club needed. Redmond beats Martina down the left, but Fonte is present to block the Englishman's eventual cross!
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75'
Important clearing header from Bassong! The ex-Spurs defender rises well at the near post to deny a dangerous cross in from Tadic, given that Rodriguez and Pelle were queuing up behind him. Rodriguez chops in from the left-hand side, before curling an effort just over the crossbar! Moments earlier, Howson and Jerome were getting themselves into a heated argument - things aren't quite going according to plan for the Canaries.
73'
Martina comes into the game in place of Cedric, with Koeman opting to give the former Sporting man a rest after terrorising the right-hand side throughout. Brady tries to curl a cross in towards Jerome and Redmond, but Stekelenburg claims with ease.
72'
C. Martina enters the game and replaces Cédric Soares.
71'
Southampton are continuing to look down the right-hand side, with Brady really struggling when trying to deal with the partnership of Mane and Cedric. Norwich are sitting deep, with Jerome still offering nothing up front due to a lack of the ball. Rodriguez then lashes a volleyed effort just wide of the near post!
70'
B. Johnson enters the game and replaces G. Dorrans.
69'
The home side are totally in control, with their fans now jubilant at St. Mary's. Mane and Pelle attempt to combine with a one-two, but the return pass from the latter is placed too close to Ruddy. Only around 20 minutes remain for the Canaries to suffer through, before what will feel like a long journey home.
67'
D. Tadić has scored a goal for Southampton!
GOOOOOOOAL! GAME OVER! 3-0! Tadic taps home! A cross from the right-hand side is headed towards goal by Pelle, with Ruddy able to make a reasonable save! The rebound falls to the Serbian midfielder, who doubles his tally for the afternoon!
66'
Norwich have to decide whether to stick or twist at the moment, as the Canaries are simply sitting back and absorbing pressure, which will surely result in further Saints goals. Whittaker's red card has been vital in this game, with the Scotland international largely to blame for the home team's domination.
64'
D. Tadić has scored a goal for Southampton! Assist by S. Mané.
GOOOOOOOOAL! TADIC MAKES IT 2-0! Mane drives his way down the right-hand side brilliantly, before cutting back a neat low cross to the back post! The former Groningen midfielder is on hand to guide a first-touch finish across goal and into the top corner! Brilliant stuff!
63'
Just over from Pelle! The Italy international can't keep his header down from a corner, though the Southampton goalscorer is furious that the referee didn't spot Bassong tugging on his shirt. Crosses continue to be the main theme of the Saints' approach play, but they aren't proving to be fruitful at the moment.
61'
Brady is able to take a corner, as a result of some suspect defending from Cedric, but Bassong is beaten to the delivery at the expense of another Norwich set piece. The second is hoofed immediately clear by Ward-Prowse. That is probably the closest that the Canaries have come to threatening Stekelenburg's net in about 40 minutes of play.
59'
Just wide from Pelle! The Italy international is found on the periphery of the box once again by Mane, with the former Feyenoord man sweeping a low strike just beyond the right upright with his first touch! It makes the side netting quiver on its way behind for a goal kick!
57'
Ruddy gives away a terrible pass, which allows for Mane to pick up the loose ball on the edge of the penalty area! The ex-Salzburg man cuts in from the right-hand side, before forcing the visiting goalkeeper into a great save! Moments later, Rodriguez is picked out by Pelle on the break, but the former Burnley striker is again denied by Ruddy!
55'
Redmond tries to break down the right, but Targett does excellently again to hold up the wide man. Dorrans eventually whips in a cross from the right, but Yoshida heads to safety. Norwich just aren't able tot create anything here this afternoon.
53'
Rodriguez lines up a shot on the edge of the box, but Bassong stretches to make a timely block. Moments later, Jerome is penalised for catching Yoshida in the hip with his knee, with the Englishman looking at the referee with disbelief. The hosts break down the right through Cedric as a result, but the Portuguese full-back's cross is claimed confidently by Ruddy.
51'
A rare delivery into the Southampton penalty area is easily caught by Stekelenburg, with Neil's men struggling to get firing offensively. Moments later, Brady attempts to dip in a cross, but it bounces straight out of play on the far side for a throw in. His coach does not look impressed.
49'
Rodriguez manages to whip a cross in from the left-hand side, but Pelle can only send a looping header into Ruddy's grasp! Southampton have started the second half as they ended the first period, with plenty of red and white shirts piling forward in an attempt to double the hosts' advantage.
47'
Tadic and Pelle combine well down the left-hand side, before the latter angles a neat pass forward in search of Rodriguez. The England international attempts to take the ball in his stride, but Brady covers across well to deny him. Moments later, Ruddy makes a good save to frustrate Rodriguez, but the linesman's flag was already raised for offside.
46'
J. Rodríguez enters the game and replaces S. Davis.
We are underway in the second half at St. Mary's! Jay Rodriguez has been introduced into the fray in place of Davis, with it apparent that Koeman wants his side to take the game to the ten men of Norwich.
45' +2
It was nearly two! Mane drives down the right-hand side, before flighting in a good cross! Pelle turns another shot towards goal, but Ruddy makes a neat save before gathering up the loose ball!
45' +1
G. Pellè has scored a goal for Southampton! Assist by S. Mané.
GOOOOOOOOOAL! PELLE MAKES IT 1-0! The Italy international manages to poke a near-post finish home right on the brink of half time! Southampton win the ball high upfied, before Mane slides a pass into the ex-Feyenoord striker. Ruddy doesn't anticipate that the Saints' man will get to the ball, but he does!
45'
Romeu sees a shot blocked on the edge of the penalty area, with the home fans getting a little bit restless. Brady goes down briefly, with the former Hull wide man appearing to come off worse in a clash with Pelle. The physio comes on, meaning that the visitors will be down to nine men.
43'
Tadic opens play out to Davis on the left-hand side, but a quick cross from the Northern Ireland international is headed clear by Martin. Norwich are managing to weather the storm, with deliveries from wide areas probably suiting the stature of the Norwich captain and Bassong. Not long left for Southampton to grab an important first-half goal.
41'
Pelle claims for another penalty, but the referee isn't interested! Mane tries to slide the Italian forward in behind Bassong, but the former Spurs defender doesn't even make a move. The Saints' man goes down claiming contact, but Bassong quite simply just stood there. A strange incident.
39'
Cedric breaks down the right, before feeding Mane, but a cross from the latter is easily charged down. Jerome then goes on a marauding run down the left, but is unable to keep the ball in play under pressure from Fonte. The Englishman has looked incredibly isolated up top and hasn't received much service to speak of.
37'
Wisdom covers across brilliantly to deny Mane, after the ex-Salzburg forward gallopped diagonally into the penalty area. The visitors are struggling to get out of their own half for any given period of time, with Neil presumably wanting the Canaries to hold on until the interval when they can regroup.
35'
Southampton are dominating possession, with Norwich looking to have a long afternoon ahead of them. Davis and Mane both challenge for a cross in from the right, but the former is eased off the ball by Bassong! Ruddy races out to gather it up.
33'
Crosses keep raining into the Norwich penalty area, with Hoolahan being sacrificed for Andre Wisdom. Jerome might just look a little bit isolated now, with the Canaries having a long time to fight with 10 men. A back-post delivery is whipped in by Cedric, but Ruddy is able to claim yet again. Wasteful delivery after wasteful delivery from the Portuguese.
32'
A. Wisdom enters the game and replaces W. Hoolahan.
31'
S. Whittaker gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
RED CARD! Ward-Prowse tries to lift a long ball in behind Whittaker for Tadic to chase, with the right-back grabbing hold of his man's shirt! The ex-Twente man goes to ground and the referee has no option but to brandish another yellow in the direction of the Norwich full-back!
30'
Romeu spreads play out to the right-hand side, but a cross from Cedric is cleared simply by Bassong. Moments later, Tadic is found at the back post by a cross in from Mane, following a flicked header from Pelle. The Serbian midfielder drags a shot just wide of the far post, but Ruddy had to get down to make sure it wasn't nestling inside the upright!
28'
Yellow card for Whittaker, with the Norwich right-back grabbing hold of Targett to prevent the full-back from taking a quick throw. Tadic can look to attack his marker a little more, now. Immediately, he wriggles away from the Scotland international and whips in a cross from the right, but neither Pelle nor Mane can rise high enough to meet it! Dangerous stuff!
27'
S. Whittaker gets yellow.
26'
Hoolahan curls a cross in from the left, but it evades everyone and falls to Whittaker on the right-hand side. The Scotland international feeds Redmond, who tries to beat Targett with some step overs, but the young full-back isn't having any of it and easily dispossesses his opponent. Moments later, Tadic tries to curl a cross in from the left, but Pelle can only guide a glancing header wide of the far upright!
24'
Mane tries to thread a pass through the eye of a needle, with Tettey able to step out and make a simple interception. This contest has been fairly untidy, though Redmond attempts to kick start a performance from the Canaries. The former Birmingham winger shoots on his stronger right foot, but a deflection off Fonte sends the ball looping up comfortably into Stekelenburg's arms!
22'
Those two chances have mustered a little bit more life out of the crowd, in what has been a very quite opening 20 minutes or so. Mane drives inside from the right-hand side once again, before appearing to be impeded, but the referee decides that the wide man was making the most of minimal contact. The Senegalese forward has been the main threat.
20'
Wide from Jerome! Dorrans is picked out on the far side by a dipping cross, with the former West Brom man able to cushion a brilliant square ball back into the danger area. The ex-Stoke striker stretches to meet it with his head, but misjudges the delivery entirely! Stekelenburg is fortunate, as contact could have meant a goal from that range!
19'
Speculative effort from Pelle! Mane races down the right after benefitting from some nice combination play between Davis and Cedric, before whipping a cross towards the edge of the penalty area. It bounces up kindly for the Italian forward, who attempts an overhead kick from 16 yards out, but Ruddy is happy to watch it wide!
17'
Southampton are moving the ball far better than their opponents, with the away side struggling to piece together any kind of move in the opposition half. That said, chances have been at a premium thus far. Ruddy has been the busier of the two goalkeepers, but both defences are coming out on top at the moment.
15'
Jerome tries to stroke a pass into Howson's path, but the former Leeds man miscontrols. Southampton break, with a long ball aimed in behind Norwich's back four in search of Pelle, but Whittaker covers across to cushion back to his own goalkeeper. Quality in the final third has been decidedly low thus far. Mane also tries to race away on the counter, but Bassong makes a timely tackle.
13'
Tadic takes a quick throw to feed Targett, with the ball then switched out to Mane on the right-hand side. The former Salzburg man jinks inside Brady, before unleashing a shot from the edge of the box, but can only find Ruddy with his effort!
11'
Norwich finally enjoy a spell of possession of their own, but Martin then passes a terrible ball directly out of play under minor pressure from Pelle. Neil is not looking very happy in his technical area, as he thinks that his side should be a little more composed. The Saints are immediately back in control.
9'
Wide from Pelle! The Italy international is picked out by a corner delivery, with Bassong sticking very tightly to his man. The ball appears to come off the striker's shoulder on its way beyond the left-hand post, with Ruddy happy to watch it head behind for a goal kick.
8'
Tadic wins a free kick from Whittaker, despite the Scotland international claiming that he managed to get something on the ball. Ward-Prowse delivers again, but Ruddy is quick off his line to claim amongst a few bodies. Aside from the early free-kick effort, the Norwich goalkeeper has been untested. The hosts are still dominating, mind you!
6'
Tettey has been combative in midfield in the opening minutes, with the visitors wanting to keep things nice and simple in front of an early Saints onslaught. Koeman's men have been camped in the opposition half for the duration. Jerome manages to rob Yoshida of possession and bring the Canaries upfield, however, before a pass out to Redmond on the far side flashes the ball straight out of play.
4'
Targett looks down the line towards Tadic, but Martin covers across neatly to clear the ball into touch. Southampton have started very positively, with their fans responding. Tettey gives a corner away on the right flank, but Tadic takes it short. The Serbian manages to pick out Fonte at the back post, but the former Benfica man cushions a volley high of the target.
2'
Great save from Ruddy! Bassong immediately climbs all over Pelle to give away a very early free kick. Ward-Prowse shoots from 30 yards out, but Ruddy dives across to his right to acrobatically tip the ball around the post! The resulting corner is blazed over the crossbar by Romeu!
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We are underway in the first half! The hosts are wearing their customary red and white stripes, which affords Norwich the opportunity to wear their own home strip of green and yellow.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Southampton versus Norwich in the Premier League's early kick off of the afternoon! The Saints will be looking to recover after being knocked out of the Europa League play offs during the week, while Alex Neil's men defeated Rotherham on their way into the next round of the League Cup. Ronald Koeman's side need a victory and quickly, as their excellent previous campaign is making their winless start all the more glaring.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from St. Mary's, as the hosts aim for three points. Norwich have had a reasonable first few games on their return to the English top flight, with the Canaries managing to pick up four points from their available nine. However, now that the Saints have their focus firmly back on the league, there can be no excuses for failing to pick up results against teams that are predicted to finish in the lower reaches of the table.
TEAM NEWS: Maya Yoshida partners Jose Fonte at centre-back, with Cedric preferred to Martina at right full-back. Oriol Romeu gets another start since joining from Chelsea, with Steven Davis providing an industrious partner for the Spaniard in midfield. Sadio Mane and Dusan Tadic should offer a threat from wide areas, with Graziano Pelle hoping to add to his early season trickle of goals.
TEAM NEWS: No surprises from Neil, with the Canaries lining up exactly as expected. Robbie Brady continues at left-back, with Nathan Redmond and Jonny Howson maintaining their places as forward-thinking wider options. Wes Hoolahan will look to pull all of the strings in behind lone striker Cameron Jerome. Lewis Grabban is left out after indiscipline, with Ricky van Wolfswinkel taking a seat on the bench, despite the Dutchman being linked heavily to a move away from the club.
Norwich substitutes: Wisdom, Johnson, Hooper, Rudd, Bennett, O'Neil, Van Wolfswinkel.
HALF TIME! Southampton go into the break with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of a stoppage-time strike from Pelle! Koeman's men have been on top throughout, with a red card for Whittaker only making the hosts' lives easier. Norwich have struggled to get forward and will need to come up with something special to turn this contest around.
FULL TIME! Southampton defeat Norwich by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline, earning the home side their first Premier League win of the season. Goals from Pelle and Tadic were enough, after Whittaker saw red for the Canaries just after the half-hour mark. That's all that we have time for from St. Mary's, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again!
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